Apply for pre-application advice
If you want pre-application advice, you need to complete a pre-application advice form.
You can now submit and pay for your enquiry online. Once submitted, you’ll receive:
- instant confirmation of receipt
- a payment receipt
- clear guidance on what happens next
If your application costs more than £8,000, we will send you an invoice instead of taking payment online.
What happens next
Your enquiry will be reviewed by a planning officer. They will provide advice to help you understand planning requirements and improve your chances of a successful application.
Important information
Pre-application advice does not guarantee that your planning application will be approved. Officers may not be aware of all issues at this stage and cannot consider comments made after your application is submitted.
Start pre-application advice form
Applying for Planning Performance Agreements
If you are thinking about entering into a Planning Performance Agreement, email planning.registration@birmingham.gov.uk.
Page last updated: 9 October 2025
